Barrington man killed in Route 9 crash

BARRINGTON — A Barrington man was killed in a single vehicle accident on Route 9 late Thursday night.

William R. Davis, 57, of Barrington, was pronounced dead at the scene after an accident near the intersection of Franklin Pierce Highway (Route 9) and Autumn Lane, police say.

The accident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m., when a 2006 Chevrolet van operated by Davis was traveling east on Franklin Pierce Highway. The vehicle left the eastbound lane and traveled down an embankment, coming to rest on its side, police say.

Davis was alone in the vehicle at the time, according to police.

The accident remains under investigation.

Police would not release more information on Friday.

Assisting at the scene Thursday were Lee police, Strafford police, State Police, and the Barrington Fire and Rescue Department.

Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call police at 664-7679.